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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
8
Community church notices invite worshipers to attend services at Presbyterian and Baptist venues as Rev C O Estes begins duties. Christian Science lesson includes Bible text from Corinthians and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
A church plan outlines goals for a visit by the new pastor with emphasis on attendance, Sunday School participation, and church membership. It calls for large morning and evening services, a $4 pledge drive, and at least fifteen joiners with a baptism target of 45.
Colly Memorial Methodist Church led by Rev. G A Scladoe with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 40 a m Sermon theme Purpo re ful Thanksgiving M Y W F program at 6 30 p m led by Doris Jen Burnett Evening service on the topic The Kingdom and reflections on faith and gratitude
Eagle Lake Catholic Church led by Rev F J Klass holds Mass Sunday at 10 30 am and Mass Wednesday at 8 am Church listings also note Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Richard A Park services for the Sunday before Advent Church School at 9 20 am Morning Prayer at 7 am and choir practice on Wednesday at 7 30 pm
November Sunday School and service details include a Thanksgiving series on November 3 at 7 30 p.m. Special notices invite attendance and remarks on Billy Dey and related events. Pastor Wolf leads. Sunday activities listed with reminders for parishioners to tell others.
Rev FJ Klasst conducts Mass at Roch's Church this Sunday November 22 at 6:30 PM with the parish church calendar noting evening devotion and attendance.
Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 10 a.m. Sunday evening service at 8 p.m. Bible Study is Thursday at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. If you are too busy to go to church, you are too busy.
The Leslie Evangelical Church led by Rev. Harry Huscher announced Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening Worship at 6 15 p m and a Wednesday Bible study. Catholic Ladies honor Mrs Chester Glasser at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Raymond Jochete with games contests gifts and refreshments for about 30 attendees.
The Sunshine Class of the Methodist Church will serve a Mexican supper on Tuesday at Rotary Hall. Proceeds benefit patrons and the event invites all to attend, with a social gathering following the meal and a note of appreciation for support from attendees.
Mrs. T. P. Doole hosted the Wesley Guild meeting last Thursday night. Mrs. H. D. Larson led a Russia discussion. All officers were re-elected: President Mrs. Cecil Gerstenberg, Vice President Miss Ophelia Johnson, Secretary Mrs. Joe D. Luna, Treasurer Miss Edith Manly. Sandwiches and hot tea served after.
Mrs Aly Baring hosted the Presbyterian Church Auxiliary gathering on Tuesday afternoon with thirteen members and two guests present. The session took place in the Sunday School room and included a quilling activity followed by cake and coffee. The next meeting will be at the church.
Members of Christ Episcopal Church joined a diocesan prayer vigil across Texas during November. From 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday they prayed for the church nations governments and forces seeking peace and healing for those persecuted. The vigil runs night and day through November 30, with Rev. Lucien Malone of Bay City as general chairman coordinating arrangements.
The Rev Richard A Park of Christ Episcopal Church Columbus and St John s Church Columbus is named correspond ent for the Living Church a national Episcopal weekly. He will handle all Diocese of Texas news sent to the magazine per Bishop Quin.
A Christ Church Guild gathering had no regular meeting but featured a pleasant social hour with the former Rector Rev F E Walker and his wife of Uvalde as guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Joy Lee McCreary for the afternoon.
Mrs Emanuel Roos Way chairs a sandal session of the W S C at Ahanadise Church with Mrs Z ve Johnsen and Mrs Emmett as hostesses. A future meeting on the problem of relations is planned in the parlor.
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The article compares the teams lineups noting Campo's weight edge of about seventeen pounds per man and two tall ends likely to be good pass receivers. The Eagles also have two top ends and the district's best passing attack, while Campo counters with a much heavier line yet faces strong Eagle defense that could complicate scoring.
Bay City Black Cats posted a 48 to 7 victory over Rosenberg to seize the district lead. The Cats compiled 214 yards while holding Rosenberg to a stingy defense, led by key plays from their offense. The win sets up a likely district showdown with Brenha… Brenhinneinee Joomyie as the next rival in the district race.
Rev Frank E Walker former Eagle Like resident received warm Rotary welcome at Wednesday luncheon. He spoke as a prominent Uvalde Rotarian filling in for absent C Epps with patriotic remarks. Attendees praised his address and a date for the annual Christmas party and babies evening was set for Tuesday night December 8 with the club service committee to oversee arrangements.
Bishop Quin urged reflection on post vigil changes and how shifting populations affect the church. He tied the five freedoms to a spiritual base and personal evangelism as essential to maintain religious liberty. Mr. Abney spoke of an ancient declaration of independence from fear, citing Daniel and the fiery furnace to frame today’s crisis.
Discussion and adoption of the pledge outlined aims for the coming year. Plans include a Mexican supper set for Tuesday night November 24 in a downtown store building. After business, Mrs. Albrechts served heavenly hash with hot coffee or tea.
A fractured notice describes Baptist Circle leaders and Horace McRee facing charges in a social event amid a home defense context. It notes organized fire protection for 334,000.00 acres of commercial forests in America and references a public reception and upcoming activities.
Eagles and Rice Birds prepare for a major tussle with no injuries reported. Spanifiel shifts to backfield adding versatility in run and pass. Bram and others return from Rochester Mayo Clinic visit. Jenkins and son note heavy snow. Mrs Reed and sister attend mother in Smithville, then leave for illness. Sublett visits from University for Sunday family time.
Personal letters from service members recounts of training and duty from Camp Hulen Pendron Field and England. Pvt George Kopecky, Pvt Harry Lobpries, Alfred Laussin, Delno Dornes, Clyde Morgan and others share news of home, schooling, and the war effort amid travel through the southwest and west, with messages of morale and anticipated victory.
A correction clarifies the student named in last week’s column was Elmer E. Stil, not Lee Jr. as presumed. The note explains the communication error and updates the alumnus’s given name and initials accordingly.
The article describes sailors returning home on furlough, including Isaac Williams, a colored petty officer, and mentions 1300 colored sailors aboard his ship ready for action. It notes couples reuniting, reunions in California and England, and various family updates as servicemen plan unannounced departures or future postings.
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